Cowes · PO31

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Covering Cowes, Gurnard, including Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet, Cowes Medina, Cowes North. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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PO31 (Cowes) in a nutshell

PO31 covers Cowes, Gurnard, in Isle of Wight. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for PO31

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Isle of Wight council area

PO31 is in Isle of Wight's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

PO31 stretches across Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet, Cowes Medina, Cowes North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PO31', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Cowes, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Cowes: 21.9% private rented vs 20.5% England
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Cowes page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to PO31

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does PO31 cover?

PO31 (Cowes, Gurnard) includes the wards of Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet, Cowes Medina, Cowes North, Cowes South & Northwood, Cowes West & Gurnard, Newport Central, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to PO31?

Neighbouring districts include PO32 (East Cowes), PO30 (Newport), SO31 (Warsash), PO33 (Ryde), SO30 (Botley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PO31 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in PO31?

About 6,535 households and 14,535 residents at the 2011 Census, across 468 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is PO31 in?

PO31 sits in Isle of Wight (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight West.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
PO31 1
Areas covered
Cowes, Gurnard 2
Active postcodes
468 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,535 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,535 2
Electoral wards
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet, Cowes Medina, Cowes North, Cowes South & Northwood, Cowes West & Gurnard, Newport Central, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Isle of Wight West 4
Local authority
Isle of Wight 4
Households privately renting (Cowes built-up area)
21.9% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.